Ecclesiastes 4:13
A poor yet wise lad is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive instruction.
We often think of those in authority over us as having some special knowledge or some keen insights. That, we presume, is why they are over us. These people are often older and, again, presumed, wiser. Yet Solomon, in his search for all things knowledge, gives us some important insight into what really makes a leader and what produces wisdom into our lives. We read in this "proverb" from Ecclesiastes that an old king is foolish if he no longer is in a position to receive instruction. As a result, a young lad, born in poverty and locked in an "at risk" status, can be wiser ... assuming he will take instruction as opposed to the old, foolish king. God's Word, especially in Proverbs, says a lot about people who won't receive instruction. Failure to be corrected or to learn new truth is a clear indication that someone is foolish and beyond help. If you are old, remember that your wisdom and leadership are in direct proportion to your willingness to digest new truth and change your ways. That truth comes from God. If you are young, don't question your station in life. Seek wisdom as you would seek gold and you will find you are wiser than most leaders in the land.
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